Chapter 70: Flowers in the Mist

"Okay, let's get down to business."

Zhao Feng did not continue to dwell on this issue, patted Wei Chengji's hand, and motioned him to lead the way.

Although Zhao Feng was nominally the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, due to his special status, everything that happened in the palace was basically under his control.

Whenever something happened in the palace, the emperor would learn about the situation through Zhao Feng.

While Zhao Feng was in power, he also shouldered corresponding responsibilities.

Just like the fire in Yanqu Hall yesterday, the emperor was not very interested in the cause and process, and only hoped to see a satisfactory result.

This was also the main reason why Zhao Feng came to Yanqu Hall today.

As for Zhao Feng's excuses for himself in front of His Majesty, Wei Chengji believed it.

From the reactions of several waves of people who came to check the situation last night, he had expected it.

Therefore, his mood at that time became even worse.

In that situation at that time, the only one who could help him was Zhao Feng, the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

But he and Zhao Feng had a past grudge, he would rather the other party didn't help him and let him be punished by His Majesty.

With Wei Chengji's status, the worst that could happen is that he would give up the post of eunuch of the seal room of Yanqu Hall, never get involved in the struggle in the future, and find an idle job to spend his old age.

Wei Chengji has worked hard for so many years, even if he has no merit. Considering his years of serving the royal family, he will not lose his life for this.

But not everyone has the courage to retreat at the height of his career and the calmness to give up the power in his hands like Shang Zongguan.

Wei Chengji has worked hard all his life and finally gained some power. Naturally, he is unwilling to give it up until the last moment.

Thinking of this, Wei Chengji brought Zhao Feng and others to the fire scene last night without knowing it.

Now there is only a dark ruin here.

But after the cleaning last night, most of the building debris inside has been cleaned up.

Zhao Feng walked into the ruins calmly, regardless of the dirt and mess, and asked Wei Chengji beside him: "I wonder if Eunuch Wei has found out the cause of the fire?"

Wei Chengji glanced at the people behind Zhao Feng, but did not speak immediately.

Zhao Feng understood and waved his hand.

The eunuchs in flowery clothes following him immediately dispersed and guarded the surroundings.

Only Zhao Feng's adopted son Zhao Bugao was left waiting by his side.

"Aji, you know Bugao, so you don't have to be afraid of him."

Zhao Feng had already given enough face, and Wei Chengji was no longer hypocritical, repeating the speculation they had made in the morning.

But Wei Chengji had his own thoughts and deleted some details.

After hearing this, Zhao Feng couldn't help but sigh: "Oh, this fire almost burned Wang Cairen. Fortunately, she escaped unharmed, otherwise it would be troublesome."

Wei Chengji nodded, but did not agree, but also showed a noncommittal attitude.

"General Zhongwu dotes on his daughter, which is known to the whole court. If she gets into trouble in the palace, it will not only be you and me, but also the emperor will have a hard time explaining it."

Zhao Feng said so, looking at Wei Chengji on the side.

Wei Chengji's breathing became heavy, and this time he answered: "General Manager Zhao, that's right."

"We work in the palace, and although it seems glorious, we are just rootless duckweed, and the power in our hands comes from the grace of the emperor."

"Aji, you have to understand that we are just vassals of the imperial power."

"Only when the emperor is happy can we be happy."

"Do you understand?"

After Zhao Feng asked this, he looked at Wei Chengji quietly.

Wei Chengji was speechless for a long time, and then he slumped his shoulders and replied in a muffled voice: "I've learned your lesson."

"Okay, I'm glad you understand."

Zhao Feng nodded with a smile, showing a satisfied look.

"By the way, I don't know who saved Wang Cairen, where is he now, I want to meet him."

Hearing this, Wei Chengji's heart skipped a beat.

He had deliberately reduced Deng Weixian's presence before, just passing it by.

But unexpectedly, it still attracted Zhao Feng's attention.

"Reporting to Chief Steward Zhao, this is a young eunuch who has just entered the palace. He was assigned to me from the Imperial Household Department a few days ago. His name is Xiao Dengzi."

"Because Xiao Dengzi conspired with Huang Shan to start the fire, I have asked someone to keep him in the firewood room, waiting for Chief Steward Zhao to deal with him."

"Oh, that's how it is." Zhao Feng suddenly realized, nodded and continued: "Then let's go and see this Xiao Dengzi who saved Wang Cairen."

"Please lead the way for us, Aji."

Although Wei Chengji was reluctant, he had no choice.

But at this moment, someone bumped into the nearby eunuchs in flowery clothes who were on guard and wanted to come over here.

"Eunuch Yinfang, Eunuch Yinfang!"

Several people were attracted by the voice and turned to see that it was Wang Suyue and Xia Wanfeng.

Wang Suyue wanted to rush forward despite the obstruction, but the eunuchs in flowery clothes blocked her and refused to let her go.

Wei Chengji frowned when he saw Wang Suyue appear here.

Zhao Feng showed a faint smile on his face, and then ordered the eunuchs in flowery clothes: "Please ask the two talented people to come over for a chat."

Only after receiving the order did the eunuchs in flowery clothes let them go, and two of them followed behind Wang Suyue and Xia Wanfeng.

"Wang Suyue."

"Xia Wanfeng."

"Meetings, General Manager Zhao."

In front of Zhao Feng, the two of them saluted respectfully.

"Hello, two talented people, I don't know why you are so anxious, is there something important?"

Zhao Feng did not care about their previous recklessness at all, but asked kindly, without any intention of putting on airs.

But Wang Suyue and Xia Wanfeng would not despise the kind old man in front of them.

Before they entered the palace, they had already heard of Zhao Feng's name.

His power in the palace even exceeded that of many concubines, and even Empress Wu was afraid of him.

But Zhao Feng was extremely loyal to Emperor Yongyuan, so he remained unmoved for many years despite the wind and rain.

On the contrary, this person's influence in the harem is getting stronger and stronger, and even many ministers in the court have to face this eunuch.

Wang Suyue exhaled a breath of turbid air nervously, and after preparing herself mentally, she said: "I came here presumptuously, just to ask the eunuch Yinfang, why did you put the little Dengzi who saved my life to death?"

"He saved me from the sea of ​​fire, isn't it a merit?"

"Or is he guilty of it?"

Wei Chengji narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Wang Suyue who looked straight at him without avoiding him, and his heart was cold.

But Wang Suyue said this, and she had already made up her mind.

Yesterday she still had some doubts about Deng Weixian's motives, but just now, she accidentally heard the cause and effect of the investigation.

Knowing that Deng Weixian was coerced by Huang Shan, so he came to monitor her.

And no matter what, her life was indeed saved from the sea of ​​fire by the other party at the risk of his life.

Knowing that Eunuch Yinfang would get rid of Deng Weixian soon, Wang Suyue didn't care about anything else. She rushed over while Zhao Feng was present, intending to save her life.

Wang Suyue's character has always been like this. She didn't beat around the bush, just to make sure she had a clear conscience.

Therefore, even though her good sister kept persuading her, she still showed up here and asked these questions.

Xia Wanfeng, who was accompanying her, watched her friend stubbornly look at Eunuch Yinfang. She could only sigh and accompany him silently.

"Oh?"

"Has Eunuch Wei made a decision on how to deal with Xiao Dengzi?"

Zhao Feng asked with a smile, waiting for Wei Chengji's answer.

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